International Association of Professional Farriers
PHCP Anatomy, Trimming and Hoof Protection – Florida (21 CE)
Date/Time
February 13, 2026 - February 15, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern
Event Type(s)
Clinic
Event Description
This three-day clinic fulfills the Beginner series clinic requirement for PHCP students.
Day 1 – Anatomy and booting
Day 2 – More anatomy and hands-on with cadavers for casting, power tools, and shoe removal
Day 3 – Finish up with cadavers and live trimming (we will cover the first time seeing a client’s horse and trimming for the client)
Some of the topics covered:
Basic distal limb anatomy
Exploration of anatomy through cadaver trimming and dissection
Trimming with power tools and grinder safety
Shoe removal for ease and comfort to both horse and trimmer
Transitioning to barefoot
Alternative forms of hoof protection
Fit and use of a wide variety of boots including Equine Fusions, Scoot Boots, Renegades, Soft Rides, Cavallo, EasyCare and more, based on performance, rehab or rider needs (glue on protection is not included at this clinic)
How and when to use hoof casting
Which padding options to utilize for various pathologies and rehab needs
How to perform modifications and repairs to hoof boots
Casting on cadavers
Booting on live horses
Prerequisites:
Read through the PHCP Introduction to Equine Diet and Lifestyle.
Study the PHCP Introduction to Equine Hoof Anatomy.
Visit Anatomy of the Equine to get familiar with the distal limb anatomy before you attend the clinic. Consider purchasing online coursework and ebooks.
What to bring:
If possible, students should bring their own tools (gloves, apron, nippers, rasp, knife, hoof pick, shoe pullers, and stand) but we will have some to share.
If you have a cadaver leg of your own that you would like to dissect, please let us know and bring it along. Cadaver legs are getting hard to come by and can be quite expensive, so if you have access to some we would be grateful.
Accommodations:
Jeannean Mercuri will send out an email with all of the information regarding the event address, travel, lodging, meals, and more prior to the clinic. If you have questions, please contact Jeannean at 631-434-5032 or email at neanpiggy@me.com.
Travel:
Tampa, Orlando, and Gainesville airports are the closest options for the destination.
Clinician:
Jeannean Mercuri, The Hoof Fairy, lives on Long Island where she operates her hoof care business. She began her journey into barefoot trimming in 2001 and joined PHCP in 2009, becoming a Practitioner, Mentor, and Clinician as well as the Director of Education (until 2023). Teaching and continuing her own education are Jeannean’s passions. Years of working with Gerdas Equine Rescue in Vermont, and referrals from local veterinarians on the tough founder cases, have given her extensive experience with hoof protection in rehab work as well as for clients needing hoof boots for everyday riding.
Sign up:
Auditing will not fulfill the beginning series anatomy class requirement.
Cancellations made one month in advance of the clinic start date will receive a full refund. Between a month out and two weeks in advance of the clinic, cancellations will receive a 50% refund.
If the clinic is cancelled for any reason the student will receive a full refund. Purchasing refundable airline tickets is recommended.
Day 1 – Anatomy and booting
Day 2 – More anatomy and hands-on with cadavers for casting, power tools, and shoe removal
Day 3 – Finish up with cadavers and live trimming (we will cover the first time seeing a client’s horse and trimming for the client)
Some of the topics covered:
Basic distal limb anatomy
Exploration of anatomy through cadaver trimming and dissection
Trimming with power tools and grinder safety
Shoe removal for ease and comfort to both horse and trimmer
Transitioning to barefoot
Alternative forms of hoof protection
Fit and use of a wide variety of boots including Equine Fusions, Scoot Boots, Renegades, Soft Rides, Cavallo, EasyCare and more, based on performance, rehab or rider needs (glue on protection is not included at this clinic)
How and when to use hoof casting
Which padding options to utilize for various pathologies and rehab needs
How to perform modifications and repairs to hoof boots
Casting on cadavers
Booting on live horses
Prerequisites:
Read through the PHCP Introduction to Equine Diet and Lifestyle.
Study the PHCP Introduction to Equine Hoof Anatomy.
Visit Anatomy of the Equine to get familiar with the distal limb anatomy before you attend the clinic. Consider purchasing online coursework and ebooks.
What to bring:
If possible, students should bring their own tools (gloves, apron, nippers, rasp, knife, hoof pick, shoe pullers, and stand) but we will have some to share.
If you have a cadaver leg of your own that you would like to dissect, please let us know and bring it along. Cadaver legs are getting hard to come by and can be quite expensive, so if you have access to some we would be grateful.
Accommodations:
Jeannean Mercuri will send out an email with all of the information regarding the event address, travel, lodging, meals, and more prior to the clinic. If you have questions, please contact Jeannean at 631-434-5032 or email at neanpiggy@me.com.
Travel:
Tampa, Orlando, and Gainesville airports are the closest options for the destination.
Clinician:
Jeannean Mercuri, The Hoof Fairy, lives on Long Island where she operates her hoof care business. She began her journey into barefoot trimming in 2001 and joined PHCP in 2009, becoming a Practitioner, Mentor, and Clinician as well as the Director of Education (until 2023). Teaching and continuing her own education are Jeannean’s passions. Years of working with Gerdas Equine Rescue in Vermont, and referrals from local veterinarians on the tough founder cases, have given her extensive experience with hoof protection in rehab work as well as for clients needing hoof boots for everyday riding.
Sign up:
Auditing will not fulfill the beginning series anatomy class requirement.
Cancellations made one month in advance of the clinic start date will receive a full refund. Between a month out and two weeks in advance of the clinic, cancellations will receive a 50% refund.
If the clinic is cancelled for any reason the student will receive a full refund. Purchasing refundable airline tickets is recommended.
Location
Contact Person
Outlook/vCalendar/Google
Click on the icon next to the date(s) to add to your calendar:
| February 13, 2026 - February 15, 2026 |    |
Email Reminder
Event Documents/Images